Global Heart Hub finds women delay seeking heart care by continuing to put others first
Global Heart Hub's IPEC2 study reveals that women often delay seeking medical care for cardiovascular disease due to prioritizing others' needs. The research highlights significant gaps in diagnosis and treatment for women across eight countries.
Why it matters
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for women globally, and delayed diagnosis significantly worsens patient outcomes.
GALWAY, Ireland , June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Heart Hub, the international alliance of heart patient organisations, has released insights from their latest patient-led qualitative research study exploring women's experiences with cardiovascular disease. The findings reveal that women are slow to seek medical help and there are ongoing gaps in the recognition and diagnosis of heart disease in women despite it remaining the leading cause of death among women globally.
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